Yankees Sign Catcher Russell Martin

According to Jon Heyman and Joel Sherman, the Yankees and 27 year old catcher Russell Martin have a deal in principle. Because of Martin's health issues the previous two season, this is being kept quiet until he passes his physical. I will add more information about this deal right here as it becomes available.

What this means to me is insurance. Insurance if Jesus Montero doesn't automatically become everything he is supposed to be, at least not right away. And I hate to say this, but insurance just in case Jesus Montero needs to be included in a blockbuster trade. This also is in keeping with the Yankees' stated intention of keeping Posada as the DH most of the time. Martin has had two subpar seasons with health issues after his first three very solid seasons. He was an All-Star twice.